Midleton Very Rare Irish Whiskey 2015 Vintage 700ml

Midleton Very Rare 2015 Vintage is the annual limited release from the Midleton Distillery in County Cork, Ireland, triple distilled by John Jameson and Son and signed by master distiller Brian Nation. First released in 1984, Midleton Very Rare is one of the oldest and most celebrated annual limited Irish whiskey releases in existence, with each vintage hand-selected by the master distiller from the finest casks maturing in the Midleton warehouses and representing a unique expression of Irish whiskey craft that cannot be reproduced in future years. The 2015 vintage carries the full character of Midleton's finest pot still and grain whiskey casks at peak maturity that year, blended with the precision and restraint that has made this series a benchmark for Irish whiskey excellence. Every bottle carries the signature of master distiller Brian Nation and is presented in a natural wood box bearing the vintage year. Production is strictly limited, each vintage is a back release that will not return, and the 2015 edition is now over a decade old as a back vintage.

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Tasting Notes

Color: Warm bright gold with amber highlights, reflecting fine Irish cask maturation

Nose: Classic Midleton elegance, with fresh orchard fruit, vanilla, toasted oak, green apple, honeysuckle, and a gentle spice from the pot still component. The 2015 vintage carries a particular freshness and floral lift that is characteristic of this release.

Palate: Smooth and refined, with ripe orchard fruits, caramel, vanilla cream, toasted cereal, light oak spice, and the distinctive creamy pot still character that defines the finest Irish whiskey. The grain component adds a silky sweetness that ties everything together with characteristic Irish elegance.

Finish: Medium to long, clean and warming, with vanilla, light spice, dried fruit, and a gentle toasted oak that fades gracefully and invites the next sip.

FAQ

What makes each Midleton Very Rare vintage unique?
Each annual vintage of Midleton Very Rare is hand-selected by the master distiller from the finest pot still and grain whiskey casks maturing at Midleton that year. The specific cask selection, maturation character, and blend proportions vary from year to year, making every vintage a genuinely distinct and non-repeatable expression. The 2015 vintage reflects the particular character of those casks at peak maturity in that year.

Why is the 2015 vintage significant as a collector bottle?
The 2015 edition is now over a decade old as a back vintage and has been out of active retail circulation for years. It carries the signature of Brian Nation, who served as Midleton master distiller from 2013 to 2021 and whose tenure produced some of the most celebrated Very Rare vintages in the series' modern history. Back vintages from the Brian Nation era are increasingly sought after by serious Irish whiskey collectors.

How long has Midleton Very Rare been released?
Midleton Very Rare was first released in 1984, making it one of the oldest continuously produced annual limited release Irish whiskey series in existence. Every vintage since 1984 has been a hand-selected, strictly limited production signed by the master distiller of that era.

Does it come with the wood box?
Yes. The bottle is presented in its original natural wood presentation box with the 2015 vintage year label as shown.

Where can I buy Midleton Very Rare 2015 Vintage online?
Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.